As long as it’s done beneath or beside a powerful exhaust fan that’s running, indoor grilling has few effects on IAQ (indoor air quality). However if any of the fumes or gases drift past the fan, they will lower indoor air quality quickly. Grilling 101 Gas stoves and grills release plenty of noxious gases like […]

Unless you make a special effort to avoid them, chances are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are degrading your indoor air quality (IAQ). These compounds come from products made from hydrocarbons and as they age, they emit hazardous gases. If you use ordinary household cleaners, air sprays, perfumed products, or other home remodeling products — flooring, […]

Even though winter usually persists into spring in our region, by the time February rolls around, we’re thinking about spring cleaning and other warm weather tasks. We’re betting air purification isn’t on the top of your list of spring tasks, but maybe it should be. After all, February is named after a Roman festival of […]

No matter how cold it gets outside, conditions inside can quickly become too stuffy for comfort when the heat is on and the windows are shut tight, leaving you gasping for air. Learn about ventilation options for your home this winter which will improve indoor air quality. Crack Open a Window Now and Then Presumably, […]

You would think that as airtight as homes are these days, air pollutants couldn’t find their way inside your home. But that’s not the case — they do get in, where they join a number of other air pollutants that are generated inside your home, and that are compromising your indoor air quality. Fortunately there […]

Lurking in every home are unseen germs and bacteria. When you flip on your HVAC system, these hidden attackers are often spread throughout your home. The good news is that you can combat such microorganisms with the use of ultraviolet lights. UV lights have proven effective in cleaning and protecting your indoor environment, allowing you […]

For those concerned with indoor air quality problems, air cleaning technology is often the way to go. One type of air cleaner or purifier that some homeowners find helpful is ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, or UVGI, or known more simply as UV lights. UVGI utilizes the ultraviolet length of the light spectrum to kill germs in […]

Dust, dust, dust — it sometimes seems no matter what steps we take to prevent it, dust just happens. Whether doors and windows are open or closed, dust has a way of finding its way inside. But there are steps you can take that will help keep it in check. Read on for information on […]